Plans for a multi-million pound investment in Newcastle schools will go before councillors next week.

Newcastle City Council's cabinet are being asked to approve the proposals for the £60 million Private Finance Initiative (PFI) in the city.

Under the plans major building work would be carried out at six schools in Newcastle.

Coun Keith Taylor, cabinet member for lifelong learning and training, said: "This could potentially bring a major investment for schools in Newcastle. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop new facilities that will be a huge benefit to pupils."

Those included in the scheme are Kenton School, Thomas Bewick School, Walkergate, West Jesmond, Stocksfield Avenue and Canning Street primary school. The cabinet will discuss proposals on Wednesday.